D.C. Housing and Shelter
Washington, D.C. Reentry Housing & Shelter Directory
Emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, and reentry-compatible programs across Washington, D.C. Always confirm supervision acceptance, referrals, and availability.
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DC Department of Human Services — Emergency Shelter & Coordinated Entry
District-run shelter and housing pathways, including emergency shelter access, family intake, and referrals into stabilization programs. Use 311 for guidance on access points and availability.
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Districtwide Government & City-Funded Options
🏛️ Low-Barrier & Emergency Shelters
Emergency shelters for adults; minimal entry requirements.
Activated during cold-weather alerts; transport via 311.
Central intake for family shelter placement.
🏛️ Stabilization & Long-Term Housing
Short-term rental assistance with case management.
Long-term housing for chronically homeless individuals.
Reentry-Focused Transitional & Community Housing
🏠 Transitional & Reentry Housing
Supportive housing for men, women, and families with wraparound services.
Permanent supportive housing and stabilization for adults.
Housing stabilization, eviction prevention, and placement support.
🏠 Faith-Based & Recovery Housing
Men’s and women’s shelters plus limited transitional housing options.
Shelter, transitional housing, and substance-use recovery services.
Large emergency shelter serving adults in crisis.
Short-term shelter for women; strict rules apply.
Specialized & Targeted Housing Options
🏠 Women & Survivors
Comprehensive housing and services for women experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence.
🏠 Youth & Veterans
Emergency and transitional housing for youth and young adults.
Rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention for eligible veterans.
Important: OACRA does not place individuals into housing or guarantee acceptance. Always confirm availability, eligibility, supervision restrictions, and referral requirements with the provider and your supervising officer or court.
Many District-funded programs require referrals through Coordinated Entry or DHS intake points (311). Community providers may have waitlists, documentation requirements, or program-specific rules.
